Statistics on Edinburgh-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) from Edinburgh airport is $ 606 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 382 (in january) and $ 894 (in august), which is a saving of $ 224 or a surplus of $ 289 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $540 to $594 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 10091 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 382, saving $ 224 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 606). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 894).
Flight Edinburgh-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 240 | $ 382 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 299 | $ 456 | good price |
| March | $ 304 | $ 444 | good price |
| April | $ 418 | $ 577 | fair price |
| May | $ 401 | $ 648 | fair price |
| June | $ 476 | $ 599 | fair price |
| July | $ 647 | $ 833 | high price |
| August | $ 695 | $ 894 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 532 | $ 641 | fair price |
| October | $ 501 | $ 679 | fair price |
| November | $ 340 | $ 609 | fair price |
| December | $ 373 | $ 501 | good price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) range from $108 to $917. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $108 to $162), 1% at the maximum price (from $863 to $917). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $540 to $594 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Saudi Arabia flight
There are 8 companies that serve Edinburgh from Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) airport: Ryanair, EasyJet, KLM, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, British Airways and Jet2.
Data analysis:
Of the 10091 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (44% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Saudi Arabia route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $57. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $78.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) to Edinburgh departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $56. Conversely, departing from Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) on a friday may cost you an additional $123.
Top prices Edinburgh-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Riyadh | 15-05 to 19-05-2024 | $ 420 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Riyadh | 06-06 to 12-06-2024 | $ 560 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Riyadh | 08-06 to 28-06-2024 | $ 516 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Riyadh | 10-06 to 21-06-2024 | $ 706 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Riyadh | 15-06 to 24-06-2024 | $ 345 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Riyadh | 06-08 to 13-08-2024 | $ 526 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Riyadh | 03-09 to 17-09-2024 | $ 414 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Riyadh | 10-09 to 20-09-2024 | $ 372 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Riyadh | 12-10 to 17-10-2024 | $ 498 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Riyadh | 14-11 to 18-11-2024 | $ 510 | layover flight with EasyJet |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Saudi Arabia flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 472 $, which is a saving of 134 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (34 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 298 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 333), 3 to 4 months ($ 347) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 344 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 368), 3 to 4 months ($ 444) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 342 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 380), 4 to 5 months ($ 387) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 475 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 542), 2 to 3 months ($ 537), 4 to 5 months ($ 555), 5 to 6 months ($ 572) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 429 $) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 505 $) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 821 $) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 661 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 788) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 633 $) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 618 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 640) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 587 $) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 436 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Saudi Arabia are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $31. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $18 more.
Edinburgh to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 632 $420 to $842 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 539 $345 to $706 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 526 $526 to $526 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 393 $372 to $414 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 498 $498 to $498 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 510 $510 to $510 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, august, september, october and november are cheaper to travel to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!